Job Description
8% Shift Differential Reports to Coordinator, Manager, and/or Director. Transports patients safely between all patient care areas, using appropriate body mechanics. Assists in expediting the delivery of needed supplies.
MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS - MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
- VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
- SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
Transport and Positioning - Transports patients safely between all patient care areas, using appropriate body mechanics.
- Prepares the cart/bed for patients' post-op transfer.
- Transports specimens to lab in a timely manner.
- Assists families to designated locations.
- Ensures that patients are comfortable, warm, and safe.
- Assists nursing staff in lifting and positioning patients on to transport cart, wheelchair, and patient bed.
Outpatient Surgery Activities - Assists with shaves and preps including CHG Wipes as needed and per OR guidelines.
- Performs terminal cleaning of OPS cubicles and carts on a regular basis.
- Makes lab runs, picks up/returns blood products, documents appropriate Blood bank requirements.
- Cleans patient nourishment refrigerator monthly.
- Daily documents the patient nourishment refrigerator temperature.
- Daily checks and changes the needle boxes in the department as needed.
- Obtains 12-lead EKG's.
- Taking and recording vital signs including temperatures, blood pressure, pulse and respirations; also measuring and recording standing or bed scale weights
- Obtain blood glucose samples and documents accordingly.
- Discontinues IV catheters when directed.
- Follows infection prevention policy at all times. Utilizes standard work when cleaning rooms between patients.
- Assists nurse with other procedures as directed.
Supplies - Assists in expediting the delivery of needed supplies from center core tote system to the OPS.
- Picks up and returns all types of supplies and equipment from CPD and Pharmacy.
- Orders stock inventory supplies using established par levels for cost control and assumes responsibility for restocking when supplies arrive.
- Keeps linen areas, warmers, and supply cart supplied and orderly.
- Reports damaged equipment to engineering, such as bad wheels, squeaks, etc.
- Assists with clean-up/setup of cubicles in OPS.
Education and Training - Attends minimum of 50% of unit meetings and is responsible for 100% of information shared at meetings.
- Assists in orientation of new personnel as requested.
- Completes annual skills verification as determined by clinical needs and as documented by OPS Educator.
Contributes to the overall effectiveness of the department by: - Completes other job-related duties and projects as assigned.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Associate complies with the following organizational requirements: - Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
- Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
- Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
- Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
- Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR), and other certifications as required by position/department.
- Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
- Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
- Complies with established organization and department policies.
- Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.
Education and Experience - The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are acquired through the successful completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Must be a minimum of 17 years of age. Must maintain current CPR certification. Patient care experience in acute facility or free-standing ambulatory surgery center is preferred.
Knowledge & Skills - Basic knowledge of abbreviations and medical terminology.
- Working knowledge of equipment operation and safe use.
- Maintain proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Knowledge of Hospital Policies and Procedures.
- Strict adherence to aseptic techniques and practices.
Working Conditions - At risk for occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Physical Demands - Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted, over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.
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